Explanation of Why Updates Have Not Happened Lately: Hiya guys :) I know updates have been slow lately, but I do have some reasons... First off, my friend Anna (whom I coauthor with) has moved back in with me, and so I haven't gotten on the computer much thanks to that. Second, I just started highschool, and I'm having some problems with math (which is what I get the most homework in -_-). Third, my laptop is still broken. Also... I might have had a bit of writer's block lately. But I'm gonna try to update... I am!

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Tauria: Now, to explain about this. Because I find prompts fun, I have decided to dedicate a 'one-shot collection' to them. Many of them probably won't make sense, but I hope you can enjoy them anyway. Some of these prompts may end up becoming actual stories later :) Anyway, I may or may not attach an author's note to these, but there will be brief descriptions on what they are about, and the prompt I was given, as well as a title and stuff:)

Prompt: 350-600 words / one character / break the rules

Description: In an AU, Shuggazoom is ruled by SK. Chiro is given an invitation to join a rebel organization that is fighting to stop SK. Chiro must decide whether or not he is daring enough to break the rules, or if he will keep his normal routine.

The Rat-Hole

Tauria

My name is Chiro.

I am fifteen years old.

I live on a planet called Shuggazoom, in the only city on the entire planet, with the very original name of Shuggazoom City.

I am an orphan.

I am alone, outside the city , staring at a map I had been given by a group of people my age. It was to a place outside the city called the 'Rat-Hole'. They had given me a brief summary of what they did, and why they did it. I had to admit, it was tempting.

But it was a lot of rule breaking. Not that I've never broken the rules, but this is a bit more then my usual standards. The rules I've broken were minor. And besides, was it wrong to break a little rule every now and again? I didn't think so, but my upbringing is different then most. I've never hurt anyone with my rule breaking, and I've never been caught. After all, the rule that I break isn't usually noticed... And when it is, it's ignored.

But this was something completely new. It wasn't my standard. I was tempted, but did I really want to do something like this? Yes... Admittedly, I did. Considering what they do, I don't think anyone would care. In fact, most people might be happy. So the rule was not something I was worried about.

It was the safety of those breaking the rule. This was dangerous... But it seemed simple enough.

See, Shuggazoom was once the most peaceful city on this side of the universe. Now? Skeleton King returned, and the Hyper Force - ancient heroes who were once our sole protectors (after all, what peaceful city needs an army?) - was defeated, and captured.

At the end of each week, Shuggazoom is forced to send provisions - that we need, mind you - to Skeleton King's fortress. The 'Rat-Hole' wants to raid these shuttles of provisions and take some back to Shuggazoom to distribute. Reminds you of the Earth tale of Robin Hood, right?

According to the summary, the Rat-Hole is made up of children from ages 13 to 17. After you're 18, there is apparently an adult group that does other stuff. The 'Rat-Hole' is training for that group, and the Mice-Den is for the younger kids. Another goal of their's is to eventually free the Hyper Force, and save Shuggazoom. Apparently, the red monkey - Sprx - and the yellow monkey - Nova - were the ones who started the group.

'I wonder if I could just try one raid out...' I thought, staring down at the map and the summary. 'It would help me decide... But it would be risky.'

"I'll do it," I said aloud. "I've got no choice. Shuggazoom is in danger, and in need of help. I have to do everything I can to save her."

I left the city, and I didn't look back. It was time to break the rules.